Vatican the Pope for World Refugee Day

Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - “World Refugee Day sponsored by the United Nations will be celebrated on Wednesday, 20 June, – said the Holy Father Benedict XVI during the Angelus on Sunday, June 17 -. The Day wants to attract international attention to the conditions of many people, especially families, forced to flee their lands, because threatened by armed conflicts and serious forms of violence. To these brothers and sisters who are so troubled I assure the prayer and the constant concern of the Holy See, while I hope that their rights are respected and that they may soon be reunited with loved ones.”